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Mars and Venus: Tech Edition

Posted March 24, 2010 | 11:37:56 (EST)

In 1992, John Gray put terms to the differences between the sexes with his book "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus." The differences have been known from time immemorial, but he focused on recognizing, understanding, and using that knowledge to improve relationships between men and women.

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Clean Out Your Computer Day

Posted February 8, 2010 | 16:00:39 (EST)

Spring is a time for renewal, and many people celebrate the coming of spring in a common way. The ritual of "Spring Cleaning" gives us a reason to clean out our basements, garages, closets and computers. Yes, that's right, I said computers. George Carlin said that a home is just...

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What Is the Kindle's Future?

Posted February 6, 2010 | 13:07:00 (EST)

Last week, Apple announced their entry to the burgeoning slate computer market with the iPad. Just one of a handful of companies shipping slate tablet devices this year, Apple was touted as coming up with a "Kindle Killer." While the jury is still out on the iPad's ability to replace...

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CES 2010: eReader Roundup

Posted February 4, 2010 | 14:28:35 (EST)

Technology is playing an ever larger part in our everyday lives. Nowhere is this more evident than the eBook market. DigiTimes estimates that over 9.3 million eReaders are expected to be sold in 2010, up from 3.82 million in 2009. Amazon has reported record sales of their Kindle eReaders this...

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CES 2010: Show Trends, Odds and Ends

Posted January 26, 2010 | 10:16:37 (EST)

It has been described as the Mecca for Geeks. Thousands of press, industry analysts, buyers and enthusiasts attend the International Consumer Electronics Show each year in Las Vegas. I had the pleasure of attending the show as a registered blogger this year, which was my first time attending CES.

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CES 2010: My Top 11 Products From The Show

Posted January 13, 2010 | 12:50:36 (EST)

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been described as a Mecca for geeks. Each January, thousands of attendees flock to Las Vegas to see the latest in gadgets and gizmos from their favorite manufacturers. The 2010 show ran from Thursday to Sunday, with various parties, sub-shows, and press events...

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REVIEW: litl webbook

Posted December 23, 2009 | 03:32:47 (EST)

In recent years, the computer has made inroads into the home entertainment space. Media center computers, network connected media players, and even gaming consoles have introduced computing to the living and family rooms.

At the same time, the netbook has emerged as the portable computer for the masses. These small,...

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GeekGirl Reviews: E-Book Readers - Sony Reader Pocket Edition

Posted November 30, 2009 | 11:06:06 (EST)

This is the second in a series of e-book reader reviews I am conducting here on the Huffington Post. Please see the list at the end of this review for links to my previously posted reviews. Check back regularly for future installments of this series.

In August of this...

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GeekGirl Reviews: E-Book Readers - Amazon Kindle 2

Posted November 18, 2009 | 16:56:22 (EST)

Back in February, Amazon introduced an updated version of their flagship Kindle e-book reader. The Kindle 2 was officially released on February 24th and I was fortunate to receive a review unit from Amazon.

When Amazon announced the updated reader, I blogged about my initial impressions. Keep...

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Victoria Jackson Speaks for Conservatives?

Posted July 9, 2009 | 12:09:54 (EST)

I really don't know what to say. When I read about Victoria Jackson's incoherent rant this afternoon, I just shook my head. I have heard this self-proclaimed conservative spew her hate and rhetoric towards Obama and his administration before. What bothers me most is that she actually makes people...

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Amazon Kindle 2 -- I Think I'll Wait

Posted February 11, 2009 | 16:24:32 (EST)

I was both excited and disappointed yesterday upon reading about the upcoming availability of the Amazon Kindle 2 e-book reader. My spouse and I are both avid readers, and in a perfect world, we'd like to each own one. In reality, Amazon has disappointed us, and I think we will...

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Digital Television Delay

Posted February 6, 2009 | 16:14:11 (EST)

President Obama, please do not sign the bill to extend the deadline for the DTV switch. I think it is ill advised and unnecessary. The public is ready, and it will cost the taxpayers, broadcasters, and others too much in the long run.

The Public is Ready

The broadcasters, the...

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